Part-time Life Sciences Tutor

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Job Title:

Part-Time Life Sciences Tutor

Location:

Indianapolis

Job Type: Part-time

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

20 to 22 hours/week, including evenings and weekends as needed

Reports to:

Math and Science Center Assistant Director

We are an open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”

• Empathy:
  We stand with our students, partners, and communities.
• Integrity:
  We treat all with dignity and respect.
• Accountability:
  We deliver on our commitments.
• Agility:
  We innovate, iterate, and transform.
• Connectivity:
  We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.

We’re seeking a motivated and skilled Part-Time Life Sciences Tutor to support students in life science courses and related disciplines. This position involves providing in-person and virtual tutoring in a welcoming, inclusive environment that fosters academic growth. The role includes 1-on-1 tutoring in life sciences courses, leading group tutoring sessions, leading review workshops, and assisting departmental leadership with outreach and marketing.

An ideal candidate will have experience with life science education at the high school and early college level, strong customer service skills, and a passion for helping students succeed.

• Use established Math and Science Center pedagogy and protocols to tutor students one-on-one in life science courses and science-related courses. Thoroughly document tutoring data.
• Sustain high quality customer service while facilitating back-to-back tutoring sessions.
• Apply advanced problem‑solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve student questions and inquiries.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams—including faculty—utilizing transparent and empathetic communication to help elevate departmental services and contribute to team initiatives.
• Assist departmental leadership with marketing and outreach, including conducting class visits, tabling events, and leading relevant workshops for students. Assist with monitoring department’s email communications to help schedule tutoring appointments for students.
• Assist departmental leadership with analyzing departmental data to identify trends and make actionable recommendations for service growth and development.
• Maintain an understanding of pedagogical trends and apply relevant skills in support of student success.

• Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful projects.
• Collaborate with a team of skilled professionals.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.

• Subject Matter Expertise
• Proficiency in life science subjects, e.g. Anatomy and Physiology, Biology and Microbiology, Biotechnology, Ecology, Genetics, and Zoology.
• Additional knowledge in nursing-related coursework, mathematics coursework, or physical sciences is a plus.
• Tutoring & Instruction
• Ability to quickly identify key student concerns and prioritize subject issues.
• Ability to guide students through complex concepts with patience and clarity.
• Willingness to dig beneath surface-level questions to address root challenges.
• Communication
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively one-on-one and in small groups with a diverse student population.
• Capable of maintaining a professional and supportive tone as well as a positive, growth-oriented mindset in all settings.
• Learning Environment Management
• Maintain an inclusive, clean, and student-friendly environment.
• Adapt quickly in a dynamic lab setting, serving multiple students efficiently.
• Promote respect and collaboration among students.
• Ability to work cohesively and dynamically with a team of tutors.
• Technology Proficiency
• Comfortable using Windows PCs, Mac Books, and Chromebooks.
• Familiar with learning management…